Academic Programs - Butte College

Associate in Science Degree in Agriculture Business

2023-2024 Map

Total Units: 60 - 67

Term 1

17.00 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	AB 20: Careers in Agriculture, Environmental Science and Natural Resources	1.00
Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 34.00 Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course is a study of the agriculture, environmental science and natural resources industries with a focus on career opportunities, self evaluation, and skills necessary for successful job procurement. Topics include job trends, resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, and the types of careers available in agriculture, environmental science, and natural resources.
	AB 22: Agricultural Economics	3.00	Meets Area B.
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course covers the place of agriculture and farming in the economic system. Topics include basic economic concepts, problems of agriculture, pricing and marketing problems, factors of production, and state and federal farm programs that affect the farmer's economic position. (C-ID AG-AB 124).
	AB 25: Computer Applications in Agriculture	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 68.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course covers computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 108).
	AB 50: Agricultural Accounting	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course is a study of the principles of agricultural accounting systems and types of records, their use and how to compute and use measures of earnings and cost of production to improve agribusiness efficiency. Farm income tax, Social Security, and employee payroll records also included. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 128).
	English Competency: Area D Choice (Select One)	4.00

	Math Competency (Select One)	3.00 - 5.00	Math placement varies; may be satisfied by high school coursework. Meets Area E if satisfied through college coursework.

Term 2

13.50 - 16.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	AB 26: Introduction to Agriculture Business	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course provides students with a basic understanding of the business and economics of the agricultural industry; an introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system; management principles encountered in the day to day operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the decision making process. (C-ID AG-AB 104).
	AB 54: Supervision and Management in Agriculture	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills relevant to the supervisor in agricultural business. Topics include the regulatory requirements relevant to labor management in agriculture and effective communication with native and non-native English speakers. The course will include case studies on labor management, human relations, public relations, production control techniques and job analysis.
	AGS 50: General Soils	4.00	Meets Area A.
Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 204.00 The study of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Soil use and management including erosion, moisture retention, structure, cultivation, organic matter and microbiology. Laboratory topics include soil type, classification, soil reaction, soil fertility and physical properties of soil. (C-ID AG-PS 128L).
	Area E Choice (Select One)	3.00 - 5.00	Only necessary if Math competency was not satisfied through college coursework.

	Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One)	0.50 - 1.50

Term 3

15.50 - 16.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	AB 15: Agricultural Communication and Sales	3.00
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Out of Class Hours: 102.00 Total Course Hours: 153.00 The study of principles and practices of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service. Self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through role-play, formal sales presentations, and job shadowing. The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences that affect the agribusiness industry on a day-to-day basis. Application of these concepts and methods will be through hands-on projects developing solutions for agriculture business. (C-ID AG-AB 112).
	Required Core (Select One): Meets Area A	3.00
AGS-20: Plant Science (3.00 units) AGS-40: Intro to Animal Science (3.00 units)
	Area F Choice: Self Integration (Select One)	3.00

	Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One)	0.50 - 1.50

	Elective (any course numbered 1-99)	3.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options.

	Elective (any course numbered 1-99)	3.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options.

Term 4

14.00 - 15.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

Course Name	Units	Notes
Area C Choice (Select One)	3.00 - 4.00

Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One)	3.00

Elective (any course numbered 1-99)	3.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options.

Elective (any course numbered 1-99)	3.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options.

Elective (any course numbered 1-99)	2.00	Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options.